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Windsor Girls' School

Windsor and Maidenhead, SL4 3RTSecondaryAges 13–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
May 2024
Progress 8
+0.12
Above average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#1,269
of 3,141 nationally

About Windsor Girls' School

Windsor Girls' School currently holds a Requires Improvement rating from Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection in 2024, a significant shift from its previous Outstanding rating in 2013. The inspection report noted that while the quality of education, sixth-form provision and personal development were all rated Good, behaviour and attitudes, along with leadership and management, were judged to require improvement. On academic outcomes, the school's Progress 8 score sits at 0. 12, meaning pupils achieve slightly above the national average progress, though this is below the local authority average of 0. 18 for Windsor and Maidenhead. This places the school 7th out of 10 similar schools in the borough and in the 40th percentile nationally. The school's Attainment 8 score is 49. 2, and 68. 4% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range13 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressImperial Road, Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL4 3RT
HeadteacherBen Garner
Local AuthorityWindsor and Maidenhead
Number of Pupils795
Free School Meals (FSM)14.6%
School Capacity795 / 864 (92% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Windsor Girls' School

Windsor Girls' School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.